The US men’s grooming market, as sold through food, drug and mass stores, will benefit from a growing male population between 2010 and 2015. As most population growth will occur among senior men—who are less likely than younger men to use a range of grooming products—grooming brands must make the most of the increasing number of senior men by aggressively marketing to them. Marketers will also be severely challenged by the poor economic climate’s impact on spending power, which for some men is likely curbing budgets for all but the most essential grooming items. Historical trended data from Experian/Simmons also shows that use of a wide range of grooming items remains unchanged between 2004 and 2010, further challenging brands to encourage higher penetration. This report offers in-depth coverage of these factors, as well as close analysis of the following:

The role of unemployment and decreasing median household income on the market

The high penetration of deodorant and shaving cream, but the much lower use of an array of other products, including skincare and haircare

The role of younger men in the market, who are more likely to be concerned with personal appearance and who (thanks to targeted advertising) have helped deodorant and shaving brands such as Axe grow sales significantly, while most other brands in these segments stagnate or decline

The importance of innovation in the market, evidenced by the impressive growth of deodorant products such as Gillette Clear Shield and Speed Stick StainGuard that reduce yellow stains on shirts

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